Mao Collection, Middle Volume Radical: Hand (shǒu) Entry: sou Kangxi Stroke Count: 19 Page 461, Entry 20 Pronounced sou (rising tone). Dou sou, meaning to rouse oneself or to exert effort. From the poetry of Wang Wei: Rousing myself, I depart from my humble home. Essentials of Buddhist Practices (Shishi Yaolan): The Sanskrit term dhuta is translated into Chinese as dou sou. Also written as a variant form (dou sou).